What happensPermalink
At God’s command, Joshua designates six cities of refuge: three on each side of the Jordan River.
Why it mattersPermalink
In the midst of this administrative allocation of land, we are reminded that God is concerned not just for inheritance but for justice.
Key versePermalink
“Say to the people of Israel, ‘Appoint the cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you through Moses…’”